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Retiring Rama firefighter 'overwhelmed' by 'emotional' drive-by salute (10 photos)

Retiring Rama firefighter 'overwhelmed' by 'emotional' drive-by salute (10 photos)

Barry Denne was surprised when more than 30 vehicles paraded by his house; 'I can’t express my gratitude enough ... It made my day and I still can’t really believe it'
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YMCA 'pivots' in wake of COVID-19, asks people to 'join the fight'

YMCA 'pivots' in wake of COVID-19, asks people to 'join the fight'

Local YMCA is asking the community to fill out its survey to help shape its COVID-19 response plan for the region
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Local provincial parks to reopen for limited day use Monday

Local provincial parks to reopen for limited day use Monday

At this time, camping will not be permitted and all buildings, facilities and beaches will remain closed
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Ignorance of the law is no excuse, Orillia OPP warn

Ignorance of the law is no excuse, Orillia OPP warn

Tinted windows, loud mufflers, proper plates, properly secured loads ... OPP will be keeping their eye on these seldom talked about offences
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Snowbirds fly-over put in holding pattern today due to weather

Snowbirds fly-over put in holding pattern today due to weather

World-famous aerobatics team putting London-to-Barrie route off until Sunday; They had planned to land at Oro-Medonte airport this afternoon
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Birchmere residents will have 'window visits' for Mother's Day

Birchmere residents will have 'window visits' for Mother's Day

Families will see and chat with loved ones at Orillia retirement home
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Become an explorer in your own backyard via online programs

Become an explorer in your own backyard via online programs

‘People really need to get out, now more than ever,’ says official of video series that is appropriate for students from kindergarten to Grade 12
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393 recoveries and 346 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario today

393 recoveries and 346 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario today

The daily update from the province also includes 59 new deaths linked to the coronavirus
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Northcourt Motel opened its doors on Laclie Street in early 1950s

Northcourt Motel opened its doors on Laclie Street in early 1950s

The north-ward motel, which now sports a different name, looks much the same today as it did when it opened 70 years ago
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VILLAGE VIDEO: Let Kylie Precepa take you on a smooth acoustic trip back in time

VILLAGE VIDEO: Let Kylie Precepa take you on a smooth acoustic trip back in time

We miss concerts too, so we have opened up our archive of original studio performances. We hope you enjoy them
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